Presentation
Pain in right groin without any history of trauma or positive clinical findings of infection.
Patient Data
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Anteroposterior pelvic radiograph shows enlargement of the right ischiopubic synchondrosis with radiolucency.
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T2 magnetic resonance image demonstrating right ischiopubic syncondrosis enlargement with irregular edges and bone marrow edema; edema of the external obturator muscles and large adductor is associated.
Case Discussion
Van Neck-Odelberg disease is a syndrome characterized by an atypical ossification pattern of the ischiopubic synchondrosis. Its radiological features may mimic stress fracture, neoplasm, osteomyelitis, or posttraumatic osteolysis.